On March 14, Canada amended its sanctions measures imposed on Russia by designating an additional 15 individuals under Schedule 1. The new individual designations consist of Russian government officials.
Generally speaking, the designation under Schedule 1 imposes an asset freeze and dealings prohibition, subject to limited exceptions, which prohibits any person in Canada or any Canadian outside Canada to:
- deal in any property, wherever situated, held by or on behalf of a designated person whose name is listed in Schedule 1;
- enter into or facilitate, directly or indirectly, any transaction related to such a dealing;
- provide any financial or other related services in respect of such a dealing;
- make any goods, wherever situated, available to a designated person listed in Schedule 1;
- provide any financial or related service to, or for the benefit of, a designated person listed in Schedule 1.
Due to ongoing developments in the region, Canada may announce and implement further measures in alignment with its allies in the coming days. We will publish additional articles as measures are announced in an official capacity.
An unofficial copy of the legislative amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations that came into effect on March 14th are available on Global Affairs’ website at here.
